Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6700 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-940 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-6700 is 2417 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-940.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700
- Performs up to 45% better in Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i7-940 - 97 vs 67 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-940 - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-940 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-940
- Up to 65% cheaper than Core i7-6700 - €49.0 vs €139.97
Assassin's Creed Mirage
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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Resolution
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jul 1st, 2015
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6700 | vs | Intel Core i7-940 |
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Jul 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Nov 17th, 2008 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Skylake | Codename | Bloomfield |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |